Is wisdom tooth removal necessary for me? (4 premolars removed already) (photos)

Unfortunately many orthodontists still extract teeth rather than do appropriate expansion.

Ideally you are expanded very early before 8 and often at 3-5 years old.

Standard expansion does not work well in adults but Epigenetic Orthopedics with the DNA Appliance does.

I am not sure why third molar extraction is necessary. In my office, I would ONLY remove erupted third molars to treat TMD if the removable appliance we use could not be made to accomodate the third molars. This does happen, but it is rare. You already had four teeth amputated unnessesarily, to lose four additional teeth would be a shame.

Good luck!

Hello there, if wisdom teeth have no decay or gum disease and are fully functional then they can stay. It is best to focus on NMO orthotic and get you out of pain. There are also adjunct therapy that can be done to help with TMJ pain. At home you can follow anti-inflammatory diet, hot/cold compress and soft diet.